Sati Kund In Haridwar

Sati Kund is situated in Kankhal, around 4 kilometers from the fundamental city. Sati was accepted to need to place herself into flame here when her significant other 'Shiva' was insulted by her dad 'Daksh'. Kankhal is a vital place in Haridwar as far as the Hindu folklore, along these lines there are numerous sanctuaries and Ashrams at this place. Sati Kund and sri Daksheshwar Mahadev sanctuaries are the core of fascination in Kankhal, in this manner both the temples are essentially gone to by the followers. Visitors can come and visit this temple with their friends and family members.

Significance of Sati Kund in Haridwar
Sati was the daughter of king Daksh Prajapati who was a worshipper of Vishnu. Yet his youngest and most beloved daughter, Sati, fells in love with and finally gets married to his arch rival, Lord Shiva. Sati is made to believe that her father has approved of her marriage but finds later on that this was not so. Daksh organized a yajna or great sacrifice and invited all his relatives and friends but omit inviting Lord Shiva.

Sati was angered at her fathers’ irrational behavior and jumped in the ‘Havan Kund’ sacrificing her life. This gesture of Sati angered Shiva who took up her burning body on his shoulder and did the tandava – the terrible cosmic dance of destruction. While he was dancing, pieces of Sati’s anatomy fell at various places. These were designated as ‘Shakti Peeth’. However, the name of the place apart the site itself is picturesque and very appealing to tourists.

Best Time To Visit
The journey of Sati Kund can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to March. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to cold in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of rains.

How To Reach
By Air - The nearest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 38 km from Haridwar.
By Rail - The nearest railway station of Haridwar is Haridwar, which comes under to the Northern Railway Zone of Indian Railways.
By Road - Sati Kund is located in Kankhal, about 5 km away from Haridwar town.

Haridwar Tourist Attractions

Haridwar Tourist Attractions is located on the bases of the Shivalik range of Himalayas. It is a place of enormous natural exquisiteness and home to the Holy River Ganges. The city of Haridwar welcomes its visitors with chimes of the temple bells and religious chanting of the priests. Famous for being one of the seven holiest places of India, the name of the city Haridwar (Hari ka Dwar) means Gateway to God. The city is also known for the “Panch Tirth (five pilgrimages)” which includes Gangadwara(Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Biswas Tirtha( Mansa Devi) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi). Other places to visit in Haridwar are religious attractions such as Maya Devi Temple, Darsha Mahadev Temple, and Pavan Dham.